News for the Rich, White, and Blue - by Nikki Usher (Paperback)

In "News for the Rich, White, and Blue," Nikki Usher delves into the current state of journalism and uncovers the shocking truth about how news organizations have become increasingly elitist and out of touch with the democracy they are supposed to serve.

Through extensive field research and compelling case studies, Usher reveals how cash-strapped metropolitan newspapers are struggling to maintain their traditional influence and quality reporting, while large national and international outlets have pivoted to serving readers who can and will choose to pay for news, skewing coverage towards a wealthy, white, and liberal audience. Usher's groundbreaking research sheds light on how journalists decide what becomes news and how news organizations strategize about the future, highlighting how newsrooms remain places of power where largely white institutions are growing more elite as journalists confront a shrinking job market.

She also details how Google, Facebook, and the digital-advertising ecosystem have wreaked havoc on the economic model for quality journalism, leaving local news to suffer. But Usher doesn't stop there.

She offers a series of provocative recommendations to reimagine journalism to ensure its resiliency and ability to speak to a diverse set of issues and readers.

With "News for the Rich, White, and Blue," Usher provides a much-needed wake-up call for journalists, news organizations, and anyone who cares about the future of democracy.

Don't miss out on this essential read for anyone interested in understanding the current state of journalism and how it can be transformed to better serve the public good.